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by baldbaby2000
Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Solar Trickle Charge - Myth or Fact?
Replies: 37
Views: 14860

Re: Solar Trickle Charge - Myth or Fact?

Gee, If I send a lot of power to a solar panel will sunlight come out of it?
Kind of!
http://www.gizmag.com/perovskite-solar- ... ght/31371/
by baldbaby2000
Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Foam Floatation...Is it needed?
Replies: 44
Views: 8803

Re: Foam Floatation...Is it needed?

Our boat sails and motors faster with more weight up front.
by baldbaby2000
Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: When towing a Tube/Skiier - where to tie off tow rope?
Replies: 31
Views: 8188

Re: When towing a Tube/Skiier - where to tie off tow rope?

I just use one of the aft cleats for wakeboarders.
by baldbaby2000
Mon Jan 06, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: possible location for shelving on MacM
Replies: 13
Views: 4735

Re: possible location for shelving on MacM

I added a shelf on the port side of the companionway: http://www.macgregorsailors.com/modt/index.php?view=520
by baldbaby2000
Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Has My Mast Been Compromised???
Replies: 25
Views: 3916

Re: Has My Mast Been Compromised???

The mast on our Mac 25 that was severely bent and even kinked in a spot after the trailer and boat blew over in a storm over 12 years ago. We placed it between a couple trees on the ground and bent it back as best we could. It still has a kink and twist to it but has never gotten worse even though t...
by baldbaby2000
Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Whisker pole mounting for an "M"
Replies: 14
Views: 4085

Re: Whisker pole mounting for an "M"

I use a standard stainless steel eye riveted to the front of the mast. I never broke anything but it does tend to catch the genoa sheets when coming about if the genny doesn't get across before the mast rotates.
by baldbaby2000
Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:21 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mast Wiring?
Replies: 16
Views: 2892

Re: Mast Wiring?

I used a single pair for my bow pulpit horn and the bow light by reversing polarity with a relay for the horn and blocking the horn current with a diode for the light.
by baldbaby2000
Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:14 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Refused Insurance
Replies: 30
Views: 5779

Re: Refused Insurance

so your saying your boat is not insured with it's own policy.you only have homeowners insurance and that policy repaired your boat.i have been with statefarm homeowners for 40years,they recently gave a bid of 280.00 year for my 2008 26M on its own policy only.if you infact are covered under a homeo...
by baldbaby2000
Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Refused Insurance
Replies: 30
Views: 5779

Re: Refused Insurance

We have State Farm and they don't have an issue with our Mac 26 in or out of the water. Coming back from Havasu this year we hit ice and high cross winds just north of Rawlins, Wy.; we spun out of control barely missing an oncoming semi and ended up in the ditch with a totaled trailer and a damaged ...
by baldbaby2000
Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Mast Wiring?
Replies: 16
Views: 2892

Re: Mast Wiring?

As long as the wire gauge is sized properly for the total load there should be no issue; however, having a pair for each light might avoid confusion if one is trying to troubleshoot or figure out how it's wired.
by baldbaby2000
Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Refused Insurance
Replies: 30
Views: 5779

Re: Refused Insurance

Nor, do the 22s and 25s.
by baldbaby2000
Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Refused Insurance
Replies: 30
Views: 5779

Re: Refused Insurance

I was looking online for an insurance quote for my 2000 26X with 50HP Yamaha. When I noticed this statement on the Allianz website: Vessels Not Covered - Catamarans and all other Multihulled Vessels, Jet Skis, House Boat, Ferro Cement Hull, McGregor , Monterey, vessels constructed from Carbon Fibre...
by baldbaby2000
Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: WIND SYSTEM CHOICE
Replies: 46
Views: 11973

Re: WIND SYSTEM CHOICE

Will the Tacktick system display properly with the rotaing mast on the 26M? I might still consider it regarless. The mast rotates about the same each time so the error would be consistant. I've always thought if someone came out with a wind instrument display with two scales on it--one for starboard...
by baldbaby2000
Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: WIND SYSTEM CHOICE
Replies: 46
Views: 11973

Re: WIND SYSTEM CHOICE

I put a horn on the bow pulpit and couldn't figure out an easy way to get the wires through. I eventually used the existing wire for the bow light with some diodes and a relay so it could provide power to both the horn and the light, but that doesn't help with your installation. I wish MacGreggor wo...
by baldbaby2000
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Roller furler "Memory"
Replies: 21
Views: 3748

Re: Roller furler "Memory"

Mine had several bends in it because of the way it was strapped to the mast during transport. No amount of reverse bending or heat seemed to help so I finally bought a new one. Now I notice, to my chagrin, that it developed a twist. I'm guessing from the torsion when it's rolled. That's more annoyin...